low-income housing

noun

: housing for people who have low incomes

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His campaign goals included reinstating and expanding bus services, attracting additional low-income housing options through federal and state grants, and increasing resource distribution by the city to homeless residents and those struggling with addiction. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 The construction will be financed in part by $16 million in federal low-income housing tax credits, plus $100 million in private equity tied to the use of the federal money, according to Johnson’s administration. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 Many revolved around the definitions of affordable versus low-income housing, and disagreements on Hallquist's goals to increase both kinds of housing in certain areas of Brookfield. Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026 Trump’s policies — from legislation that cut food stamps and Medicaid benefits, to new restrictions on low-income housing assistance and student loans — have amplified these trends. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-income housing

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“Low-income housing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-income%20housing. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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